Nashville to Chicago to West Lafayette, IN

Nashville to Chicago to West Lafayette, IN

Need some recommendations -- taking my college-bound son for accepted students events at DePaul and Purdue universities. Recommendation for Thursday evening -- in/around the Indianapolis area or further north. Friday/Saturday breakfast/lunches in Chicago -- already have our favorite pizza places and dinners covered with reservations Sunday night in West Lafayette/Lafayette Monday dinner south of Indianapolis -- or in/around Louisville.

It never fails that Roadfooders help me discover a gem on my travels. Thanks for any/all recommendations!